Should a new cat be the same or the opposite sex to the resident cat? To put it another way, when adopting a second cat, is it better to get one of the same sex, or the opposite sex, of … Continue reading →
The backstory to this picture of a young cat lying next to an elderly dog who suffered from separation anxiety is a good one. Perhaps there was quite a lot of luck involved but the lesson is that sometimes a … Continue reading →
I don’t want to upset the person who asked the question but am I the only person who thinks that it is a silly question? It is a question which should not be asked. There would have been no domestication … Continue reading →
In general domestic cats follow their owner for the same reason they follow each other: friendship. People ask why their cat follows them to the bathroom, toilet or when they go outside. This is one of those instances when the … Continue reading →
The Michelangelo technique for humans greeting cats is Jackson Galaxy’s. I’d rather use his inimitable words than mine as I don’t want to in any way misdescribe it. As the cat approaches, I will allow my hand to relax, palm … Continue reading →
It is a thought: domestic cats like humans are attracted to beauty. Can this be true? When people adopt a cat they often select on the attractiveness of the cat. Appearance is the first consideration for humans. Then comes behaviour … Continue reading →
What are the signs of feline friendship? The signs of feline friendship should be quite obvious but they are worth specifying as you might be unsure. They are listed below: They spend time together and like being near each other. … Continue reading →
The question is unfair and you could argue it is erroneous. It implies that dogs are better companions simply because they are pack animals. Dogs belong to a pack which is similar to humans. For a human the family is … Continue reading →
Cats don’t sniff each other’s noses as a greeting; they touch or near-touch instead. It is the same as the human handshake. It is a friendly gesture which enhances the relationship between cats or cat and other species of animal including humans.
Continue reading →This is a particularly nice photograph of a couple of cats (who are clearly good friends) doing what cat’s do a lot of. Humans also do it from time to time particularly when the weather is inclement. For indoor cats … Continue reading →
